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rodgerd · 08-04-2003, 01:39 AM

If you've laid down an ultimatum and don't follow through, you're just teaching him that he can continue down the path he's on, and keep putting yourself (and presumably your husband) at risk.

He's 20. He's an adult. If you were asking about a 16 year old I'd say, no, you've got a responsibility to your child to try and straighten them up. At 20, as an adult, you're entitled to say you've done your best, you love him, you'll be there if he wants help to change, but you don't need to put up with his shit any more.

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08-04-2003, 01:39 AM	#37 (permalink)
rodgerd Psycho Location: Wellington, New Zealand	If you've laid down an ultimatum and don't follow through, you're just teaching him that he can continue down the path he's on, and keep putting yourself (and presumably your husband) at risk. He's 20. He's an adult. If you were asking about a 16 year old I'd say, no, you've got a responsibility to your child to try and straighten them up. At 20, as an adult, you're entitled to say you've done your best, you love him, you'll be there if he wants help to change, but you don't need to put up with his shit any more. [Edit - alter thinko] Last edited by rodgerd; 08-04-2003 at 01:49 AM..